Toyota Yaris: If your engine stalls while driving
If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK”, and try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start” in this Section.
CAUTION.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle will not start
(a) Simple checks Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting procedure given in “How to start the engine” in Section 3 and that you have sufficient fuel. I ...If you cannot increase engine speed
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system. At this time, vibration may occur. However, if ...See also:
Tires
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Front and rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size
Front
Rear
Wheel size
P175/65R14 81S
220 (2.2, 32)
22 ...
Checking the engine oil level
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, ...
Checking battery condition
—Precautions
CAUTION.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS.
The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the ...